Monday, July 25, 2011

Modigliani in Paris

Rue Modigliani, 15e arrondissement, ParisIn the 15th arrondissement, not far from the Parc André Citroën, rue Modigliani is not an impressive street for Parisian standards.Fontaine des Polypores, rue Modigliani, 15e arrondissement, ParisIt has a nice fountain called “fontaine des Polypores” (Polypores fountain), also commonly known as Modigliani fountain. It is a 1983 work by the sculptor Jean-Yves Le Chevalier.

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External links: Amedeo Modigliani (Wikipedia)
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    What a nice find, feels like a small oasis.

    Please have a good new week.

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  2. Thirtytwo degreesJuly 25, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    If ever I return to Paris, I must see this. This is beautiful!

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  3. JackJuly 25, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Modigliani was a good artist. Is he from Livorno?

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  4. Luis GomezJuly 25, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Beautiful VP!

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  5. MichelleJuly 25, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Interesting fountain!

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  6. RandyJuly 25, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Great shots. He is one of my favorite artists.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What an unusual fountain VP, I like it a lot!

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  8. Lucas KainJuly 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Really amazing. This fountain is an architectural point of interest and I have seen it in a couple of textbooks. An unique piece of work!

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  9. cieldequimperJuly 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    One of my favourite painters as you know. And here I am discovering Paris again... :-)

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  10. brattcatJuly 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    what a lovely fountain...but it makes me think I must wash the dishes.

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  11. HalcyonJuly 25, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Never seen this fountain. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    The street might not be impressive but this fountain surely is. Pretty cool indeed.

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  13. KaoriJuly 25, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I like how creative this fountain is! The water looks wonderfully cool :D

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  14. AriannaJuly 25, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Non è mai stato fra i miei preferiti...mi piace molto la fontana! Ciao, Arianna

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  15. jooJuly 25, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love Modigliani and I love this fountain!

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  16. DinaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    That IS a nice fountain.

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  17. Babzy.BJuly 27, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Nice fontain , Modigliani is a great artist ! :)

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